My daughter's bed is infested with fleas.

Buttercup2305

HappyMJ wrote: »

£51.06 here in East Staffordshire for the council's pest control department to do it.

http://www.eaststaffsbc.gov.uk/Services/PestControl/Pages/Charges.aspx

http://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk/environment/environmentalhealth/pests/

looks like it depends on the council, worth investigating.

paddypaws101

WolfSong2000 wrote: »

I'd use diatomaceous earth, if I were you - totally non-toxic to humans and animals, but deadly to fleas...it looks like powder and can be sprinkled just about anywhere. Basically rips fleas exoskeletons to shreds and it's very effective! Also totally non-toxic

Totally non-toxic to humans?? err, so why are you advised to wear a mask when using it and to avoid inhalation???? VERY dangerous to inhale...and what would a small child be doing to her soft toys, pillows and mattress? Breathing in closely and deeply.
No way.

vax2002

Buy a steamer and blow some steam over the non bedding areas and around skirtings, they dont like getting boiled to death....

WolfSong2000

paddypaws101 wrote: »

Totally non-toxic to humans?? err, so why are you advised to wear a mask when using it and to avoid inhalation???? VERY dangerous to inhale...and what would a small child be doing to her soft toys, pillows and mattress? Breathing in closely and deeply.
No way.

Well, I know it's totally safe to ingest, so not sure why there would be an issue with inhalation? Will look it up

Owain_Moneysaver

WolfSong2000 wrote: »

Well, I know it's totally safe to ingest, so not sure why there would be an issue with inhalation? Will look it up

Water's safe to swallow but doesn't do you much good if you snort it.